Sewing clothing for guys is fun, even their underwear!! I found this awesome Washington state fabric at Pacific Fabrics, one of my local fabric stores, and I just couldn’t resist making my husband a pair of First Choice boxers. Isn’t it great? Look at all these images of iconic Washington state places, animals, and plants;…
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Label yourself
I have been wanting woven labels for my garments for a long time, but somehow the task of finding just the right company to order from never got to the top of my to-do list. And then I received a lovely email from the Dutch Label Shop, offering me complimentary labels in exchange for reviewing their…
Up Your Shirt-Making Game
You can make a nice, tailored shirt for your man (or yourself!)…… or you can make a damn great SHIRT! It’s all in the details, isn’t it? Love that contrast fabric on the inside of the cuffs and collar stand. Ohhh, check out that perfectly matched pocket. With contrast piping. And the upper pocket edge set…
Jalie 3353: Almost Instant Gratification
Sometimes all you want is a fast and easy-to-sew project. You might need to fill a “hole” in your wardrobe, or maybe you want to use up a fabric from your stash. You could even be sick of fiddling with a complicated project that just won’t sew itself! Enter Jalie Cocoon cardigan. Just 4 pattern pieces;…
Vogue 1043 Review
There are times when a pattern just calls your name. You know what I am talking about. Those times when a pattern can transport you to a different life. In this case, one that does not include washing dishes or cleaning bathrooms. But DOES include wearing crinolines. 🙂 I don’t really have that many occasions to wear…
Sequins are a (little) girl’s best friend
Sometimes after a prolonged preoccupation with shirt-making, a 15 minute sewing project is welcome. I give you the pull-on sequin skirt. Best for little girls, tho maybe under the right circumstances….. 🙂 Last week I saw a cutie-pie in the grocery store wearing a sequin skirt with her rain boots, and knew my boot-wearing-granddaughter (who loves…